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Madison Akers, Asst. Opinion Editor
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![Clemson University's first lady, Beth Clements is pictured inside her on-campus home next to the family dog, Skittles.](https://thetigercu.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/beth-1-1200x800.jpg)
Celebrating 10 years: Beth Clements’ decade of involvement at Clemson
Madison Akers, Alumna
• August 21, 2024
![Use the time that you have left in your college experience to truly get the most out of the resources Clemson has to offer.](https://thetigercu.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/CU_Graduation_001-1-1200x709.jpg)
Akers: What you should know before you graduate
Madison Akers, Senior Reporter
• April 25, 2024
![Students are sick and tired of the hassle of parking at Clemson.](https://thetigercu.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/george-pagan-iii-gATTjwMwzD4-unsplash-1200x900.jpg)
Clemson needs valet parking
Madison Akers, Asst. Facts Editor
• April 1, 2024
![You’re still expected to study, complete assignments and put in the same amount of hours as non-working students.](https://thetigercu.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/no-revisions-YyZFSb_U6N4-unsplash-1200x879.jpg)
The harsh reality of working while in college
Madison Akers, Asst. Opinion Editor
• March 27, 2024
![Cooper Library sits on the edge of the reflection pond, located in central campus.](https://thetigercu.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/CU_Cooper-Library_001-1200x797.jpg)
Best Study Spot: Cooper Library
Madison Akers, Asst. Opinion Editor
• March 7, 2024
![Speak Up! is collected by The Tiger staff on Library Bridge. Students are randomly selected.](https://thetigercu.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Qw6YyOMiexK1LVJPVXmThGo1Q71mIKryIAXZP5nR-1-e1708463139848.jpg)
Speak Up!: Does Clemson do a good job at facilitating activities for students?
Madison Akers, Asst. Opinion Editor
• February 22, 2024
![The hard pill to swallow is that just because we grow, it doesn’t mean our friends do too.](https://thetigercu.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Campus_042621_021-1200x800.jpg)
Akers: You might be outgrowing a friend and that’s okay
Madison Akers, Asst. Opinion Editor
• February 22, 2024
![Fake job posts tend to list lucrative benefits, paid travel and competitive salaries to make the posting more enticing.](https://thetigercu.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/DoaxUEgHmkzyGrrqnYfk9LweqNg2c21Lfk8T186M-1200x800.jpg)
Akers: Avoid fake job postings and protect yourself
Madison Akers, Asst. Opinion Editor
• February 8, 2024
!["Speak Up!" is a collection of student opinions on a given topic at hand. It is collected by The Tiger Staff on Library Bridge.](https://thetigercu.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/clemson-library-bridge-ken-scar-1200x773.jpg)
Speak Up!: Do you think peer pressure is common for Clemson students?
Madison Akers, Asst. Opinion Editor
• January 25, 2024
![For some, the easiest solution may seem to be removing AI from the curriculum entirely, but I disagree.](https://thetigercu.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/OcZiGH4pexU1shh2d8kPgUanNzV5pm0HEGDVcOUK-1200x800.jpg)
Akers: Let’s bring AI into the curriculum
Madison Akers, Asst. Opinion Editor
• January 25, 2024
![As paying students, we deserve a better and more efficient registration system with more options for classes.](https://thetigercu.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/jxOPyTm7xQmoKkt09XEPygcu5mgo5aUOnVJqcmiC-1200x799.jpg)
Akers: Clemson’s registration system could use an update
Madison Akers, Asst. Opinion Editor
• January 10, 2024
![With access to so many different opportunities to get involved and gain experience, it’s difficult not to take advantage.](https://thetigercu.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/kq2ogHjiAQ71093kSKDtT0hqOPU9NnmwnoA3Q6dC-1200x800.jpg)
Akers: Being busy isn’t a bad thing
Madison Akers, Asst. Opinion Editor
• November 30, 2023
![This week's speak-up took place on Library Bridge, where The Tiger asked students if they had ever switched their major.](https://thetigercu.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/nDdIDkVhCxRBHV7C8HrLA6TZrw1RBwXgdhVULwnw-1200x800.jpg)
Akers: Switching it up, why changing your major may not be such a bad thing
Madison Akers, Asst. Opinion Editor
• November 9, 2023
![The addition of a parking garage is long overdue at Clemson.](https://thetigercu.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/tCcqn8DwHNTtQVlGgFmnijXKjhYeUqRGM65Y87tt-1200x800.jpg)
Akers: Clemson’s planned parking garage is a step in the right direction
Madison Akers, Asst. Opinion Editor
• November 9, 2023
![Grieving is a big part of life and trust me, it’s even harder when you’re in college.](https://thetigercu.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Dy2wh4pScN5uGL1U59pyELJk8DrIlO7BQnViC7tS-1200x800.jpg)
Akers: The challenges of grieving as a college student
Madison Akers, Asst. Opinion Editor
• October 26, 2023
![Stereotyping people based on their major can have many harmful effects on college students.](https://thetigercu.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/QFjnzmybpMGyd457yLYKUI4Tij97aKNqOCKtKDRt-1200x800.jpg)
Akers: We have got to stop stereotyping majors
Madison Akers, Asst. Opinion Editor
• October 5, 2023
![MentalHealthGraphic](https://thetigercu.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/82b7d5406c0c081bd8d6d8f1f09ff2b5-1-1200x703.jpg)
Speak Up!: How do you feel about Clemson’s mental health resources?
Madison Akers, Asst. Opinion Editor
• September 21, 2023
![If you come across a friend, or even a stranger who is trying to drink and drive, don’t let them.](https://thetigercu.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/VVo9sCs9XDj7wMekCwctdXu7CWWELPov0pG2ANFY-1200x800.jpg)
Akers: Enabling drinking and driving is just as bad as doing it yourself
Madison Akers, Asst. Opinion Editor
• September 21, 2023
![Clemson University and CUPD have implemented several recent changes to help ensure campus safety in case of an active threat.](https://thetigercu.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/fff4609ba3085162a504e00096ecc916-1200x800.jpg)
Speak Up!: “How do you feel about campus safety here at Clemson University?”
Madison Akers, Assistant Opinion Editor
• September 7, 2023
![The group covers genres including country, soft ballads and throwbacks from the 2000s.](https://thetigercu.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/bcrotqZIRE0DB1Kn192ZsJiumTNhsKDXbLJMbR7d-2.jpg)
No instruments needed: TakeNote of Clemson’s all-female a cappella group
Madison Akers, Asst. Outlook Editor
• September 7, 2023
![Unpaid internships are also exploitative and a way for companies to continue to take advantage of college students](https://thetigercu.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Stock-Office-1200x800.jpg)
Akers: Exploitation disguised as experience
Madison Akers, Asst. Outlook Editor
• September 7, 2023
![Akers: Keep your health in mind this semester](https://thetigercu.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/kelly-sikkema-XX2WTbLr3r8-unsplash-1200x800.jpg)
Akers: Keep your health in mind this semester
Madison Akers, Asst. Opinion Editor
• August 23, 2023
![A front view of Clemson University's Carillon Garden.](https://thetigercu.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/1d6613ce3e201529aa621d0159d5cbf0-1200x800.jpg)
Akers: Tips to remember as you start college
Madison Akers, Asst. Outlook Editor
• July 6, 2023
![Books on the shelf in Cooper Library.](https://thetigercu.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/84b03487fd8df0f6240dc6ae7262c9ca-1200x800.jpg)
Akers: A list of things you probably didn’t think of for your first day of college
Madison Akers, Asst. Outlook Editor
• July 6, 2023
Tiger’s Two Cents: What do I do if my guy friend likes me?
Madison Akers, Asst. Outlook Editor
• April 27, 2023
![Clemson LIFE 2022 graduation ceremony.](https://thetigercu.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/5b467a28307f5e6001f0a859215bf770-1200x675.jpg)
Akers: Saying goodbye and embracing the next chapter
Madison Akers, Asst. Outlook Editor
• April 27, 2023
![A lockdown button placed next to classroom door in the Brooks Performing Arts Center at Clemson University](https://thetigercu.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/9e86d7f12e309b6c9abc0c66a8c58732-1-999x1200.jpg)
Akers: Clemson’s response to active shooter threats is unacceptable
Madison Akers, Asst. Outlook Editor
• April 13, 2023
![Bookshelves were missing damaged books on the first floor of Cooper Library.](https://thetigercu.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/b063bbfa4dae5d80847050c64eaea420-1.jpg)
Almost 2,000 books lost in Cooper water damage
Madison Akers, Asst. Outlook Editor
• April 6, 2023
Akers: Doomscrolling may be affecting your mental health
Madison Akers, Columnist
• March 9, 2023
![Aloha Nails and Spa.jpg](https://thetigercu.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/3e070c667da195f4c3b766e41ced2c83-1-1200x800.jpg)
Best Nail Salon: Aloha Nails and Spa
Madison Akers, Columnist
• February 23, 2023
![Valentine's Day stock](https://thetigercu.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/ee56098bd3beed6e387ed206952b2055-1-1200x801.jpg)
Akers: Your valentine may be easier to find than you think
Madison Akers, Columnist
• February 14, 2023
![Banner drop for student body elections](https://thetigercu.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/36c7488e883a8c57bfa65484eaf408af-1-1200x800.jpg)
Akers: As a student, it’s your time to vote
Madison Akers, Columnist
• February 9, 2023
Tiger’s Two Cents: What to do about an intimidating professor
Madison Akers, Columnist
• February 9, 2023
![Students grabbing copies of The Tiger's Welcome to Clemson edition at Convocation last fall.](https://thetigercu.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/88d31b706f0ab51ec5a69050f90f49ec-1-1200x800.jpg)
Akers: Here’s what I wish I knew as a freshman
Madison Akers, Columnist
• February 3, 2023
![Don't become dependent on AI writing programs this semester](https://thetigercu.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/571df68d304575fba631ca258c5afff9-1200x800.jpg)
Don’t become dependent on AI writing programs this semester
Madison Akers, Columnist
• January 26, 2023
![Mourning a long break... image](https://thetigercu.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/e66ab4fdcc3b29c6359a28bbcf4e57aa-1-1200x800.jpg)
Mourning a long break and adjusting to a new semester
Madison Akers, Columnist
• January 11, 2023
![Birth control pills](https://thetigercu.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/80033fa0d4e3aed01411f604aa978258-1200x800.jpg)
In response to Tigers For Life: The voice that Clemson students actually need
Madison Akers, Columnist
• December 1, 2022
![Joe Cunningham is challenging incumbent SC Governor Henry McMaster in this year's midterm elections.](https://thetigercu.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/6362ef5a0153d.image_.png)
Students respond to Joe Cunningham coming to Clemson
Madison Akers, Columnist
• October 27, 2022
![Public speaking is something that most people, especially college students, dread.](https://thetigercu.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/db32026329cdb4ccdf4c0c22b22a85a4-1-1200x800.jpg)
Akers: It’s time to embrace your fear of public speaking
Madison Akers, Columnist
• October 13, 2022
![There's an app for all of your everyday needs!](https://thetigercu.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/63334a82193c3.image_-1200x800.jpg)
Akers: Luckily, there’s an app for that
Madison Akers, Contributor
• September 29, 2022
![Thumbnail from "The Little Mermaid - Official Teaser Trailer" video from Youtube.com posted by Walt Disney Studios on Sep. 9, 2022](https://thetigercu.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/cd3b174af32970d07bd35900b590c873-1.jpg)
Reflecting on the recent racist backlash against “The Little Mermaid”
Madison Akers, Contributor
• September 29, 2022
![Parking in R-07](https://thetigercu.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/63227946ab217.image_-1200x800.jpg)
Akers: It’s time for Clemson to solve the parking problem
Madison Akers, Contributor
• September 15, 2022
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